Mattingly said it was a busy 48 hours trying to do everything possible to get Ramirez on the field, including talking to the NFL about using the kind of padded protective gear worn by running backs.

Ramirez got hit by a pitch in Game 1, but stayed in for the entire 13 innings as the Dodgers lost 3-2. He batted .500 in the NL division series against Atlanta and tied the club’s postseason record with six extra-base hits.

Outfielder Andre Ethier was a game-time decision. He’s been bothered by shin splints, and the team planned to evaluate him during batting practice.

Ethier was limited to a pinch-hitting role in the Dodgers‘ 1-0 loss in Game 2. He has a .300 career batting average against Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright.